ABC Anchors is presenting a new eco foundation solution at
Greenbuild Expo, Stand C5 (17th & 18th June 2009, Manchester
Central), which can create 4 metres of usable foundation system per
hour, without the need to use wet trades. This sustainable solution
features the new ABC Central Concrete Foundation Beam system.

Building on the success of its 60mm steel screw piles that deliver
precision foundation systems, ABC Anchors has collaborated with
Central Concrete to develop the ABC Central Concrete Foundation
Beam. This new reusable pre-cut factory made concrete beam allows
cavity walls and suspended floors to be built instantly.

The ABC Central Concrete Foundation Beam works in conjunction with
the ABC 60mm screw pile installed with the ABC 400H hydraulic
powered driver. Brackets are fixed to the pile head to support the
concrete beams which can be easily manoeuvred into position and
bonded to provide an accurate level floor beam ready for use.

“This material-saving solution is perfect for modular buildings as
the concrete foundation beam can be reused, as can the screw piles.
Together they totally eliminate the need for wet trades. Four metres
of foundation per hour can be achieved by using our complete
foundation solution meaning a base for a conservatory to be built
upon could be ready within just two hours.”

The ABC Central Concrete Foundation Beam is suitable for supporting
conventional two storey buildings or three lightweight storeys with
a nominal maximum pile spacing of 1.5m.